Herbicides for Elisha's Tears Control

These herbicide recommendations are made subject to the product being registered for that purpose under relevant legislation. It is the user's responsibility to check that registration or an off-label permit covers the proposed use. Always read the herbicide label.

If in doubt, visit the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) website at www.apvma.gov.au.

Only herbicides registered for use in pasture and non-cropping situations are listed in the following table. For recommendations in specific crops consult an agronomist.

Wetting Agents

Carefully consult the product label for specific directions regarding the use of wetting agents or adjuvants.

Waterways and Wetlands

Be careful! Many herbicides can cause damage to waterways and wetlands. Check the herbicide label directions carefully before use near waterways and wetlands. For more information see Guidelines for Safe and Effective Herbicide Use Near Waterways.

Herbicide Brands and Concentrations

Herbicides are referred to by the active chemical ingredient in the following table. The product trade names in this publication are supplied on the understanding that no preference between equivalent products is intended and that the inclusion of a product does not imply endorsement by DPIPWE over any other equivalent product from another manufacturer. Information on available brands containing the herbicide you require should be obtained from a reputable herbicide supplier or the APVMA website at www.apvma.gov.au.

There may be a number of products with the same active ingredient but with alternate formulations (concentration) registered for control of a weed eg: Glyphosate 360g/L, Glyphosate 450g/L may be registered for use on the same weed. Alternate formulations such as these will have a different application rate. Always check the label.

Foliar Application

Stage of Growth
Herbicide
(active
ingredient)
Example of commercial product (concentration of active ingredient)
Application rate of commercial product
Withholding
period
Comments
While actively growing*Glyphosate Round-Up Biactive®, Weedmaster Duo® (360 g/L)100 - 130ml/ 10LnilIn accordance with APVMA Permit PER84775.

Suitable for use near waterways.

Non-selective and will damage or kill trees and grasses that come into contact with spray.
*Triclopyr + picloram**Grass-upTM
(300 g/L +
100 g/L)
35 - 50 ml/ 10LnilIn accordance with APVMA Permit PER84775.

Will not affect grasses, will severely damage clovers and other broadleaved plants, including surrounding trees, if contacted by the spray.

Soil-residual, hindering the re-establishment of clovers and other broadleaved plants for 6-12 months.
*Triclopyr Triclopyr 600®, Garlon 600®
(600 g/L)
17 m/10L
nil
In accordance with APVMA Permit PER84775.

Will not affect grasses, will severely damage clovers and other broadleaved plants, including surrounding trees, if contacted by the spray.
*Metsulfuron-methyl Brush-Off®, Associate ®
(600 g/Kg)
1 - 1.5 g/10LnilIn accordance with APVMA Permit PER84775.

Will not affect grasses, will severely damage clovers and other broadleaved plants, including surrounding trees, if contacted by the spray.

Soil-residual, hindering the re-establishment of clovers and other broadleaved plants for 6-12 months.
*Metsulfuron-methyl + glyphosate Trounce®, Cut-Out® (various formulations)Refer to label nilIn accordance with APVMA Permit PER84775.

Non-selective and will damage or kill trees and grasses that come into contact with spray.

Soil-residual, hindering the re-establishment of clovers and other broadleaved plants for 6-12 months.
**Note: picloram remains active in the soil for extended periods and may leach into groundwater.


Cut and Paint, Drill and Frill Application

Stage of Growth
Herbicide
(active
ingredient)
Example of commercial product (concentration of active ingredient)
Application dose of commercial product
Withholding
period
Comments
While actively growing*GlyphosateRound-Up Biactive®,
Weedmaster Duo® (360 g/L)
Undiluted to 1:5 with waternilIn accordance with APVMA Permit PER84775.

Cut and paint:
Cut stem as close to crown as possible, the stems (canes) are hollow, and herbicide applied to canes is less likely to be absorbed. Apply immediately (within 15 seconds) after cut.
2 ml per hole/cutIn accordance with APVMA Permit PER84775.

Drill and fill: drill holes into crown at 10 cm intervals.

Drill holes at an angle so that the herbicide does not drain out.

Keep the holes clean of soil, as any mixing with soil will reduce the effectiveness of the herbicide.

It is not necessary to plug the hole
*Triclopyr Triclopyr 600®, Garlon 600® (600 g/L)1:60 of dieselnilIn accordance with APVMA Permit PER84775.

Cut and paint: Cut stem as close to crown as possible, the stems (canes) are hollow, and herbicide applied to canes is less likely to be absorbed. Apply immediately (within 15 seconds) after cut.
**Note: picloram remains active in the soil for extended periods and may leach into groundwater.

*These products are not registered for this use in Tasmania and will not be mentioned on products labels, however a permit (number-PER84775) issued by the Australian Pesticides & Veterinary Medicines Authority allows this specific use. If using this method and herbicide you will require a copy of this permit. For further information on permit details visit the APVMA website at www.apvma.gov.au

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